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Helen Mildred Troester Hawkins

Birth	:	27 Nov 1918 Osterdock, Clayton County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	29 Apr 2016 Elkader, Clayton County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Garnavillo Community Cemetery, Garnavillo, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.8656000, -91.2422100
Description	:	Helen Hawkins, age 97, of Garnavillo, IA, died Friday, April 29, 2016, at the Elkader Care Center. She was born on November 27, 1918 in Osterdock, the daughter of Louis and Caroline (Brase) Troester. Helen received her education from the country school in rural Guttenberg. On November 7, 1942, Helen was united in marriage with Delbert James Hawkins at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Garnavillo. Helen and Delbert lived in various areas in Clayton County until 1953 where they... Read More	Helen Hawkins, age 97, of Garnavillo, IA, died Friday, April 29, 2016, at the Elkader Care Center. She was born on November 27, 1918 in Osterdock, the daughter of Louis and Caroline (Brase) Troester. Helen received her education from the country school in rural Guttenberg. On November 7, 1942, Helen was united in marriage with Delbert James Hawkins at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Garnavillo. Helen and Delbert lived in various areas in Clayton County until 1953 where they settled in the Buck Creek area outside of Garnavillo. They farmed there until early 1975 when the moved into Garnavillo, becoming caretakers at the Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home. Helen raised a big garden and berry patches which she preserved and provided for the family. Helen was a faithful servant to St. Peter Church doing various duties, such as Sunday School Leader & Teacher, Vacation Bible School, Ruth Circle, Quilting with ladies and any other duties the church could benefit from. Helen was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and helped at meal site before residing at Tower Living Center in Garnavillo. Helen enjoyed playing cards, doing handy work, embroidering and crocheting and always had blue (chocolate chip) cookies for her grandchildren and others. Helen is survived by her three children, Jim (JoAnn) Hawkins of Dyersville, Keith (Karilyn) Hawkins of Nevada and Kay (Walter) Walz of Elkader; grandchildren, Jody (Wendy) Hawkins, Jackie Hawkins, Julie (Todd) Jackson, Daniel (Joy) Hawkins, Tami (Chris) Ritter, Tim (Wendy) Walz and Jeremy (Becky) Walz; great grandchildren, Lindsey, Kelly, Ashley, John, Justin, Kaylee, Nichole, Johordan, Dawson, Owen, Lucas, Alex, Andre, Ashley and Allison; one brother, Kenneth (Elaine) Troester of Waterloo and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Delbert; three brothers, Raymond, Orville and Delbert Troester; two sisters, Florence Schroeder and Ilo Thoma. Obituary & photo published by Tuecke-Allyn Funeral Home and Crematory Services

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Where is Helen Mildred Troester Hawkins's memorial?
Helen Mildred Troester Hawkins's memorial is located at: Garnavillo Community Cemetery, Garnavillo, Clayton County, USA.
When did Helen Mildred Troester Hawkins death?
Helen Mildred Troester Hawkins death on 29 Apr 2016 in Elkader, Clayton County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Helen Mildred Troester Hawkins's memorial?
Latitude: 42.8656000
Longitude: -91.2422100

Family Members:

Parent

Louis Carl “Louie” Troester

(1890 - 1971)

Caroline Christine Brase Troester

(1899 - 1946)

Spouse

Delbert James Hawkins

(1916 - 1987)

Siblings

Orville Fred Troester

(1920 - 2010)

Florence Ida Louise Troester Schroeder

(1922 - 2012)

Raymond Henry Troester

(1924 - 1963)

Ilo Anna Troester Thoma

(1931 - 2016)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Garnavillo Community Cemetery
Garnavillo, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8656000, -91.2422100

2. Garnavillo Cemetery
Garnavillo, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8660300, -91.2390100

3. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Garnavillo, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8628006, -91.2502975

4. McClelland Cemetery
Garnavillo, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8249879, -91.2084641

5. Pioneer Rock Cemetery
Ceres, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8230591, -91.1863937

6. Clayton Center Cemetery
Clayton Center, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8841705, -91.3225021

7. Zion Lutheran Cemetery
Clayton Center, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8841705, -91.3249969

8. Clayton Cemetery
Clayton, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9043999, -91.1641998

9. Tangeman Family Cemetery
Garnavillo, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8580000, -91.1420000

10. Saint Michael Cemetery
Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8055992, -91.1802979

11. County Home Cemetery
Clayton Center, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8916702, -91.3499985

12. Krumm Cemetery
Garber, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7913760, -91.3023559

13. Colony Catholic Cemetery (Defunct)
Read Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8830000, -91.3580000

14. Borcherding Cemetery
Jefferson Township, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8182983, -91.1414032

15. National Cemetery
National, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9536018, -91.2902985

16. Storck Cemetery
Guttenberg, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7694335, -91.1834638

17. Harford Cemetery
Wyalusing, Grant County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9401000, -91.1401800

18. Saint Paula Cemetery
Osterdock, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7635994, -91.1992035

19. Meenan Cemetery
Communia, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7999862, -91.3584693

20. Norwegian Church Cemetery
McGregor, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9644400, -91.1764100

21. Old Garber Cemetery
Garber, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7560005, -91.2580032

22. Elkader Cemetery
Elkader, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8541718, -91.4000015

23. Bagley Cemetery
Bagley, Grant County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9019012, -91.0907974

24. First Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery
McGregor, Clayton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9718000, -91.1760000